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Title: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: mrboovn on Sun, 20 March 2016, 22:27:49
Just luckily found this pack on Ebay,after long time searching like crazy on classified.There are only 2 pack available.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222033580509?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/222033580509?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: missalaire on Mon, 21 March 2016, 00:54:31
That went fast.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 21 March 2016, 04:40:31
Seller has a couple of other GMK sets.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: mrboovn on Mon, 21 March 2016, 09:02:15
Seller has a couple of other GMK sets.
yup.they are combinations of some Gmk modifiers set :)) The price is reasonable :))
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: ander on Mon, 21 March 2016, 18:12:54
So, I'm just curious: Are those really that much better than something like these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Blue-White-/271608725745) or these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Red-White-/281434960552), where you get a whole DS 104 set for less than 2x the price? Maybe this is a special collector thing...?
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: romevi on Mon, 21 March 2016, 18:17:17
So, I'm just curious: Are those really that much better than something like these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Blue-White-/271608725745) or these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Red-White-/281434960552), where you get a whole DS 104 set for less than 2x the price? Maybe this is a special collector thing...?

It's GMK. Yes, it's the best ABS other than that other brand.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: WNovizar on Tue, 22 March 2016, 02:54:43
So, I'm just curious: Are those really that much better than something like these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Blue-White-/271608725745) or these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Red-White-/281434960552), where you get a whole DS 104 set for less than 2x the price? Maybe this is a special collector thing...?

GMK ABS Keycaps cannot be compared to other cheap ABS. They are thicker, has better coating, which means more durable to shine and yellowing (if at all), and smooth yet a little bit textured, unlike PBT caps which is a little bit rougher IMO.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 22 March 2016, 04:34:14
Seller has 6 feedbacks - does that bother anyone?

All positive though.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: FoC_Tow on Tue, 22 March 2016, 05:14:16

Seller has 6 feedbacks - does that bother anyone?

All positive though.

Also has 9 more esc packs available?
Who is this?
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: jaffers on Tue, 22 March 2016, 05:18:56
So, I'm just curious: Are those really that much better than something like these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Blue-White-/271608725745) or these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Red-White-/281434960552), where you get a whole DS 104 set for less than 2x the price? Maybe this is a special collector thing...?

They are cherry profile. The only profile that matters
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: yomammary on Tue, 22 March 2016, 07:49:10
More ESC sets : http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 22 March 2016, 20:58:49
More ESC sets : http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215

That dark green is enticing, but I'm not sure I'd get away with buying the whole lot just for that one key.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: yomammary on Wed, 23 March 2016, 07:48:44
More ESC sets : http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215

That dark green is enticing, but I'm not sure I'd get away with buying the whole lot just for that one key.
I bought it, so if you want the dark green I can ship it to you. I don't mind.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: Vanilla on Wed, 23 March 2016, 10:48:00
I'm going to replace a good portion of my function row with these  :D
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 23 March 2016, 20:54:04
More ESC sets : http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215

That dark green is enticing, but I'm not sure I'd get away with buying the whole lot just for that one key.
I bought it, so if you want the dark green I can ship it to you. I don't mind.

Yes, I am interested!  Thank you :)

But would you be prepared to ship to Australia?
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: yomammary on Thu, 24 March 2016, 07:41:29
More ESC sets : http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215

That dark green is enticing, but I'm not sure I'd get away with buying the whole lot just for that one key.
I bought it, so if you want the dark green I can ship it to you. I don't mind.

Yes, I am interested!  Thank you :)

But would you be prepared to ship to Australia?
Haha depends on how expensive it is. How much is it usually? (US - AU)
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 24 March 2016, 08:07:52
More ESC sets : http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215)

That dark green is enticing, but I'm not sure I'd get away with buying the whole lot just for that one key.
I bought it, so if you want the dark green I can ship it to you. I don't mind.

Yes, I am interested!  Thank you :)

But would you be prepared to ship to Australia?
Haha depends on how expensive it is. How much is it usually? (US - AU)

In a padded bubble mailer USPS first class international ~$5 IF you ship through PayPal.

For a keycap I'd use some thin cardboard and packing peanuts as reinforcement the weight should only be ~3oz at most.

I already have labels and packing supplies so I didn't include the cost of those sorts of things.

USPS.com will charge you just over $13 for the same thing.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: yomammary on Thu, 24 March 2016, 13:27:48
More ESC sets : http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215)

That dark green is enticing, but I'm not sure I'd get away with buying the whole lot just for that one key.
I bought it, so if you want the dark green I can ship it to you. I don't mind.

Yes, I am interested!  Thank you :)

But would you be prepared to ship to Australia?
Haha depends on how expensive it is. How much is it usually? (US - AU)

In a padded bubble mailer USPS first class international ~$5 IF you ship through PayPal.

For a keycap I'd use some thin cardboard and packing peanuts as reinforcement the weight should only be ~3oz at most.

I already have labels and packing supplies so I didn't include the cost of those sorts of things.

USPS.com will charge you just over $13 for the same thing.
That's not too bad. PM me your address.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 25 March 2016, 05:49:00
More ESC sets : http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/222060849215)

That dark green is enticing, but I'm not sure I'd get away with buying the whole lot just for that one key.
I bought it, so if you want the dark green I can ship it to you. I don't mind.

Yes, I am interested!  Thank you :)

But would you be prepared to ship to Australia?
Haha depends on how expensive it is. How much is it usually? (US - AU)

In a padded bubble mailer USPS first class international ~$5 IF you ship through PayPal.

For a keycap I'd use some thin cardboard and packing peanuts as reinforcement the weight should only be ~3oz at most.

I already have labels and packing supplies so I didn't include the cost of those sorts of things.

USPS.com will charge you just over $13 for the same thing.
That's not too bad. PM me your address.

PM sent!

And thank you SpAmRaY for your detailed information and recommendations about postage :)
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: bocahgundul on Mon, 28 March 2016, 01:00:50
So, I'm just curious: Are those really that much better than something like these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Blue-White-/271608725745) or these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Red-White-/281434960552), where you get a whole DS 104 set for less than 2x the price? Maybe this is a special collector thing...?

GMK ABS Keycaps cannot be compared to other cheap ABS. They are thicker, has better coating, which means more durable to shine and yellowing (if at all), and smooth yet a little bit textured, unlike PBT caps which is a little bit rougher IMO.
Yep gmk is the best if you want something that is available now. But nothing can beat OG caps. And yeah only cheap pbt is rough iirc the OG pbt and enjoypbt caps are smooth
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 28 March 2016, 01:11:34
So, I'm just curious: Are those really that much better than something like these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Blue-White-/271608725745) or these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Shot-Keycap-104-Set-for-Chery-MX-Keyboard-Key-Caps-Red-White-/281434960552), where you get a whole DS 104 set for less than 2x the price? Maybe this is a special collector thing...?

GMK ABS Keycaps cannot be compared to other cheap ABS. They are thicker, has better coating, which means more durable to shine and yellowing (if at all), and smooth yet a little bit textured, unlike PBT caps which is a little bit rougher IMO.

they all feel the same to me
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: hkf on Tue, 29 March 2016, 20:57:34
So I bought these, touched down in Aus within a week (I have yet to receive them, however. Blame AusPost). Great find indeed!
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 30 March 2016, 04:31:30
So I bought these, touched down in Aus within a week (I have yet to receive them, however. Blame AusPost). Great find indeed!

That was quick!
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: omgar on Fri, 08 April 2016, 10:15:55
FYI this seller has posted more GMK Esc packs (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GMK-double-shot-keycaps-Esc-Pack-for-MX-mechanical-keyboards-/222078998757?hash=item33b4f098e5:g:XEwAAOSwZtJW9lU8). There are currently only 3 left  :D
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: soilheart on Fri, 08 April 2016, 14:37:26
More caps this time, like the White-on-Red I'm hunting for a colleague... too bad I missed it :(
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: omgar on Fri, 08 April 2016, 15:27:58
More caps this time, like the White-on-Red I'm hunting for a colleague... too bad I missed it :(

I believe that is beige, (U9) on red, (V1). If you are looking for white on red here are a couple sellers;

https://www.originativeco.com/products/red-esc

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cherrymxkeys&pid=cds_redesc
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: yomammary on Fri, 08 April 2016, 15:28:10
Btw seller is legit, got my caps about a week after ordering from Germany to Canada.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: soilheart on Fri, 08 April 2016, 16:57:51
More caps this time, like the White-on-Red I'm hunting for a colleague... too bad I missed it :(

I believe that is beige, (U9) on red, (V1). If you are looking for white on red here are a couple sellers;

https://www.originativeco.com/products/red-esc

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cherrymxkeys&pid=cds_redesc

Well, would probably work as well, but good catch.

And I know. $15 shipping for a $3 cap is a little to steep for me though =)
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 08 April 2016, 17:23:07
FYI this seller has posted more GMK Esc packs (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GMK-double-shot-keycaps-Esc-Pack-for-MX-mechanical-keyboards-/222078998757?hash=item33b4f098e5:g:XEwAAOSwZtJW9lU8). There are currently only 3 left  :D

Thanks for the heads up, I was able to grab a pack earlier.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: omgar on Fri, 08 April 2016, 17:48:12
FYI this seller has posted more GMK Esc packs (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GMK-double-shot-keycaps-Esc-Pack-for-MX-mechanical-keyboards-/222078998757?hash=item33b4f098e5:g:XEwAAOSwZtJW9lU8). There are currently only 3 left  :D

Thanks for the heads up, I was able to grab a pack earlier.

 :thumb: I was able to grab a set as well. I missed it the first time.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: ThoughtArtist on Fri, 08 April 2016, 20:40:47
Still no Dolch Teal-green. :(
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 09 April 2016, 03:12:45
Btw seller is legit, got my caps about a week after ordering from Germany to Canada.

I wonder how they are getting so many weird combinations of colours that haven't appeared in the wild in any observable quantities.

LIke did someone get GMK to make up a bunch of Esc in all colour combinations and are not gradually filtering them out to the world?
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: joey on Sat, 09 April 2016, 03:14:26
Btw seller is legit, got my caps about a week after ordering from Germany to Canada.

I wonder how they are getting so many weird combinations of colours that haven't appeared in the wild in any observable quantities.

LIke did someone get GMK to make up a bunch of Esc in all colour combinations and are not gradually filtering them out to the world?
That would be my guess.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: soilheart on Sat, 09 April 2016, 03:24:53
Btw seller is legit, got my caps about a week after ordering from Germany to Canada.

I wonder how they are getting so many weird combinations of colours that haven't appeared in the wild in any observable quantities.

LIke did someone get GMK to make up a bunch of Esc in all colour combinations and are not gradually filtering them out to the world?
That would be my guess.
My guess is that this is the closest we'll see to GMK grab bags. I.e. the seller buys leftover caps from GMK and sells them in packs he puts together.
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 09 April 2016, 03:26:55
Btw seller is legit, got my caps about a week after ordering from Germany to Canada.

I wonder how they are getting so many weird combinations of colours that haven't appeared in the wild in any observable quantities.

LIke did someone get GMK to make up a bunch of Esc in all colour combinations and are not gradually filtering them out to the world?
That would be my guess.
My guess is that this is the closest we'll see to GMK grab bags. I.e. the seller buys leftover caps from GMK and sells them in packs he puts together.

Just imagine if GMK did sell grab bags ..........
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: yomammary on Sat, 09 April 2016, 09:25:08
Btw seller is legit, got my caps about a week after ordering from Germany to Canada.

I wonder how they are getting so many weird combinations of colours that haven't appeared in the wild in any observable quantities.

LIke did someone get GMK to make up a bunch of Esc in all colour combinations and are not gradually filtering them out to the world?
That would be my guess.
My guess is that this is the closest we'll see to GMK grab bags. I.e. the seller buys leftover caps from GMK and sells them in packs he puts together.

Just imagine if GMK did sell grab bags ..........
STAHP :eek:
Title: Re: GMK Esc-Pack on Ebay
Post by: exitfire401 on Sat, 09 April 2016, 09:47:02
Btw seller is legit, got my caps about a week after ordering from Germany to Canada.

I wonder how they are getting so many weird combinations of colours that haven't appeared in the wild in any observable quantities.

LIke did someone get GMK to make up a bunch of Esc in all colour combinations and are not gradually filtering them out to the world?
That would be my guess.
My guess is that this is the closest we'll see to GMK grab bags. I.e. the seller buys leftover caps from GMK and sells them in packs he puts together.

Just imagine if GMK did sell grab bags ..........
STAHP :eek:

As soon as i read his comment my wallet noped out of my pants pocket and left the building.